Dubai is gearing up to host its first-ever FIBA 3×3 World Tour, bringing the elite professional men’s circuit to Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City.

As many as 14 international teams, including Olympic champions and the sport’s top-ranked contenders, will compete over two days of non-stop basketball on November 6-7, complemented by live entertainment, interactive fan experiences and activities for the whole family.

Entry is free, with advance registration required.

Organised by the Dubai Sports Council, under the supervision of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and in cooperation with the UAE Basketball Association, the event marks the start of a strategic partnership running through 2028.

The Dubai tournament forms part of the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Tour, the highest level of professional 3×3 competition, and takes place ahead of the season finale in Rio de Janeiro on December 12-13, 2026.

Serbia’s Ub, the world’s top-ranked team and reigning World Tour Final champions, headline the 14-team field.

Fellow Serbian contenders Liman, also a 2026 World Tour title winner, and the Netherlands’ Amsterdam RABOBANK, featuring Olympic champions Worthy de Jong and Dimeo van der Horst, will also challenge for the title, while host team Dubai gives the home crowd a local side to support.

With an elite international field competing across both days, spectators can expect high-stakes clashes and the opportunity to watch Olympic-level talent up close.

Fast-paced format

Featuring basketball at its fastest pace, 3×3 is contested by three players per side on a single hoop over a 10-minute game that concludes immediately if a team reaches 21 points.

Competition opens on Friday (November 6) with the qualifying and pool-stage games, followed on Saturday by the knockout rounds and a Dunk Contest, culminating in the final at 9:05 pm and the official prize ceremony.

Off the court, Festival Bay will host a comprehensive entertainment programme across both days.

First World Tour in Dubai means one thing: STACKED POOLS

The action kicks off November 6-7 #3x3WTDubai #3x3WT pic.twitter.com/Rs6ov38AWl

— 3×3 Basketball | FIBA3x3 (@FIBA3x3) November 3, 2026

Dubai is gearing up to host its first-ever FIBA 3×3 World Tour, bringing the elite professional men’s circuit to Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City.

As many as 14 international teams, including Olympic champions and the sport’s top-ranked contenders, will compete over two days of non-stop basketball on November 6-7, complemented by live entertainment, interactive fan experiences and activities for the whole family.

Entry is free, with advance registration required.

Organised by the Dubai Sports Council, under the supervision of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and in cooperation with the UAE Basketball Association, the event marks the start of a strategic partnership running through 2028.

The Dubai tournament forms part of the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Tour, the highest level of professional 3×3 competition, and takes place ahead of the season finale in Rio de Janeiro on December 12-13, 2026.

Serbia’s Ub, the world’s top-ranked team and reigning World Tour Final champions, headline the 14-team field.

Fellow Serbian contenders Liman, also a 2026 World Tour title winner, and the Netherlands’ Amsterdam RABOBANK, featuring Olympic champions Worthy de Jong and Dimeo van der Horst, will also challenge for the title, while host team Dubai gives the home crowd a local side to support.

With an elite international field competing across both days, spectators can expect high-stakes clashes and the opportunity to watch Olympic-level talent up close.

Fast-paced format

Featuring basketball at its fastest pace, 3×3 is contested by three players per side on a single hoop over a 10-minute game that concludes immediately if a team reaches 21 points.

Competition opens on Friday (November 6) with the qualifying and pool-stage games, followed on Saturday by the knockout rounds and a Dunk Contest, culminating in the final at 9:05 pm and the official prize ceremony.

Off the court, Festival Bay will host a comprehensive entertainment programme across both days.

First World Tour in Dubai means one thing: STACKED POOLS

The action kicks off November 6-7 #3x3WTDubai #3x3WT pic.twitter.com/Rs6ov38AWl

— 3×3 Basketball | FIBA3x3 (@FIBA3x3) November 3, 2026

Dubai is gearing up to host its first-ever FIBA 3×3 World Tour, bringing the elite professional men’s circuit to Festival Bay, Dubai Festival City.

As many as 14 international teams, including Olympic champions and the sport’s top-ranked contenders, will compete over two days of non-stop basketball on November 6-7, complemented by live entertainment, interactive fan experiences and activities for the whole family.

Entry is free, with advance registration required.

Organised by the Dubai Sports Council, under the supervision of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and in cooperation with the UAE Basketball Association, the event marks the start of a strategic partnership running through 2028.

The Dubai tournament forms part of the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Tour, the highest level of professional 3×3 competition, and takes place ahead of the season finale in Rio de Janeiro on December 12-13, 2026.

Serbia’s Ub, the world’s top-ranked team and reigning World Tour Final champions, headline the 14-team field.

Fellow Serbian contenders Liman, also a 2026 World Tour title winner, and the Netherlands’ Amsterdam RABOBANK, featuring Olympic champions Worthy de Jong and Dimeo van der Horst, will also challenge for the title, while host team Dubai gives the home crowd a local side to support.

With an elite international field competing across both days, spectators can expect high-stakes clashes and the opportunity to watch Olympic-level talent up close.

Fast-paced format

Featuring basketball at its fastest pace, 3×3 is contested by three players per side on a single hoop over a 10-minute game that concludes immediately if a team reaches 21 points.

Competition opens on Friday (November 6) with the qualifying and pool-stage games, followed on Saturday by the knockout rounds and a Dunk Contest, culminating in the final at 9:05 pm and the official prize ceremony.

Off the court, Festival Bay will host a comprehensive entertainment programme across both days.

First World Tour in Dubai means one thing: STACKED POOLS

The action kicks off November 6-7 #3x3WTDubai #3x3WT pic.twitter.com/Rs6ov38AWl

— 3×3 Basketball | FIBA3x3 (@FIBA3x3) November 3, 2026

BUCHAREST (Romania) – The FIBA 3×3 World Tour Bucharest 2026 Main Draw delivered some intriguing results, with eight teams securing their places in the Quarter-Finals following an action-packed day at Kossuth Square.

Miami (USA), Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) and Fuengirola (ESP) each finished the day unbeaten, while top-seeded Ub (SRB) crashed out of contention after some dramatic finishes on the opening day of action at the ParkLake Shopping Center.

Pool A

Kaunas VDU (LTU) topped a Pool A, booking a place in the Quarter-Finals alongside Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN). All three Pool A teams finished with identical 1-1 records, but Kaunas and Hangzhou advanced thanks to superior ponts totals. Ub, meanwhile, was eliminated. Kaunas opened their account with a major 21-11 upset over Ub before the Serbians bounced back with a 21-16 win over Hangzhou. Vuk Borovicanin closed Pool A action with a game-winning two-pointer as Hangzhou stole a game from Kaunas, 21-20. It was a surprising result for Ub, the No. 1-ranked team in the FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2026 standings, which saw their Bucharest campaign come to an end.

Pool B

Pool B belonged to Miami, who secured first place after they notched two wins over home team Cluj (ROU) and DeQing (CHN). Joining them in the Quarter-Finals are DeQing, who punched their ticket thanks to their 21-13 win over Cluj to close Pool B action. Big man Riley Battin starred with a total of 13 points across two games for Miami, who are looking for their second FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop win of the year.

Pool C

Defending WT Bucharest winners Amsterdam RABOBANK emerged unscathed from the Qualifying Draw and Pool C after an impressive showing that included impressive wins over Baskets Bonn (GER) and Toulouse (FRA). The Germans also advanced to the knockout rounds following they defeated the French, 17-12. The pool featured strong performances from Amsterdam’s Worthy de Jong, who averaged 7.3 points across their four Day 1 wins, including the Qualifying Draw. Meanwhile, Toulouse narrowly missed out on the Quarter-Finals despite strong performances from Paul Djoko and Lucas Ugolin.

Pool D

Spanish fans had plenty to cheer about as ninth-seeded Fuengirola showed sharp form, finishing atop Pool D and securing a their spot in the Quarter-Finals. They will be joined in the knockout stage by Antwerp (BEL), who advanced after beating Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL), 21-19. Isaac Mayo once again delivered for Fuengirola, while Ulaanbaatar exited the competition after two uneven showings.

Shootout Contest

The Shootout Contest provided another chance for the players to shine, with the top four performers advancing to Sunday’s Final. The four finalists, led by Lucas Ugolin from Toulouse, will return on Day 2 with the WT Bucharest 2026 Shootout title on the line.

Quarter-Finals set

The stage is now set for an exciting knockout phase:

QF1: Kaunas VDU (LTU) vs. Baskets Bonn (GER)
QF2: Fuengirola (ESP) vs. DeQing (CHN)
QF3: Miami (USA) vs. Antwerp (BEL)
QF4: Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) vs. Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN)

With several teams carrying strong momentum into the knockout stage, the race for the WT Bucharest 2026 title is wide open.

The Quarter-Finals tip off on Sunday, with eight teams still in contention for a place in the Semi-Finals and the chance to be crowned FIBA 3×3 World Tour Bucharest 2026 winners.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 World Tour throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official World Tour website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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MATARO (Spain) – The race for FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2026 slots heats up once again as the FIBA 3×3 Mataro Challenger 2026 brings a loaded international field to the Port de Mataro on September 26-27, with three coveted tickets to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Zaisan 2026 up for grabs. The 25th Challenger of the season represents another major opportunity for teams to turn a strong weekend into a place on the elite World Tour stage.

Big name teams

The field features several of the highest-ranked teams on the FIBA 3×3 Pro Circuit 2026 , setting the stage for a high-level battle in Mataro.

Liman (SRB), currently second overall in the season standings, headline the field as one of the leading teams on the circuit. They face a major challenge from fourth-ranked Baskets Bonn (GER), while Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN) arrive at No. 15 and Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO) at No. 16.

Home fans will have plenty to cheer for with Barcelona (ESP) also in the field. Currently 19th overall, the Spanish side will look to make the most of home conditions at the Port de Mataro.

Princeton (USA) add another compelling storyline as they chase a second FIBA 3×3 World Tour qualification for the season, having already secured a berth for WT Hong Kong. Kaunas VDU (LTU), ranked 27th overall, complete a field where every team will have its sights set on the top three.

Star power across the court

Mataro will also feature a collection of players capable of making an immediate impact.

Liman will lean on Stefan Milivojevic, while Sidi Beikame will be one to watch for Baskets Bonn. Hangzhou Jingwei will have Vuk Borovićanin leading the charge, with Roko Spaseski providing firepower for Cibona Ph.Classic.

Barcelona’s Nil Bria will be looking to make his mark in front of the home crowd, while Princeton will rely on the experience and athleticism of Justin Pierce. U23 standout Rokas Jocys gives Kaunas VDU another dangerous offensive option.

Full Seeding List

1. Liman (SRB)
2. Baskets Bonn (GER)
3. Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN)
4. Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO)
5. Barcelona (ESP)
6. Princeton (USA)
7. Kaunas VDU (LTU)
8. Akademija VDU (LTU)
9. Mataro (ESP)
10. Diadema (BRA)
11. Uzice Zlatiborac (SRB)
12. Ashgabat (TKM)
13. Montreal (CAN)
14. Cairo (EGY)
15. Gran Canaria (PDM)
16. Dubai (UAE)

Qualifying Draw

Qualifying Draw A: Akademija VDU (LTU), Montreal (CAN), Cairo (EGY)
Qualifying Draw B: Uzice Zlatiborac (SRB), Ashgabat (TKM), Gran Canaria (PDM)

Main Draw

Pool A: Liman (SRB), Mataro (ESP), Diadema (BRA)
Pool B: Baskets Bonn (GER), Kaunas VDU (LTU), Dubai (UAE)
Pool C: Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN), Princeton (USA), QD A
Pool D: Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO), Barcelona (ESP), QD B

Road to Zaisan

With three places at FIBA 3×3 World Tour Zaisan on the line, every game in Mataro carries major importance. As the Challenger season enters its last few legs, teams will have little room for error in their pursuit of tickets for the World Tour.

Set against the backdrop of the Port de Mataro, the 25th Challenger of 2026 promises two days of fast-paced action, elite 3×3 basketball and a crucial battle for World Tour qualification.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 World Tour throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official World Tour website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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